JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025 31 ISSUE contents 6 1 welcome A Letter From the Publisher 16 design Art That Feeds the Soul: Inspiring kitchen scenes and food art that warm the heart 6 guide Cozy Bowls: a Noodle Soup Guide for Vancouver Island 20 current craving BC Hazelnuts: A small nut in a blossoming industry 12 libations Cider’s Refreshing Revival 24 in season Dancing with Fire: A Conversation with Andrea Alridge at Janevca Kitchen and Lounge 16 recipes in this issue 28 Hard Thyme 29 Desperation Scones 30 Braised Pork Cheeks with Port and Mustard Butter 31 Chocolate Ganache Tart with Toasted Hazelnut Crust 24